Boston, MA|News|
MA School Bus Guidelines: Vastly Reduced Capacity, Masks For All
Massachusetts school buses will have one-third capacity and all windows will be open except during "extreme weather."
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Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
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Boston, MA|News|
2 Months After Reopening, Key COVID Metric Continues To Plummet
When the state's phased reopening began in May, the positive test rate was nearly 10 percent. This week it dipped as low as 1.7 percent.
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Boston, MA|News|
Schools Should Reopen With A Watchful Eye, Harvard Says: Patch PM
Also: Elizabeth Warren's new role as key Joe Biden policy adviser; Gloucester reopening beach parking lots to nonresidents; More.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Gloucester Reopening Beach Parking Lots To Nonresidents
Out-of-town beachgoers are being welcomed back to Gloucester's public beaches.
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Boston, MA|News|
Mookie Betts About To Get Richest MLB Deal In History: Report
The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly close to giving Betts the deal the Red Sox never did.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Schools Revealing Return To Instruction Plan This Week
The district will release the first draft of its plan no later than Saturday. The state is asking in-person learning be prioritized.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Traffic Sign Investigation Is An External One
The circumstances surrounding the controversial traffic sign are being investigated by an outside attorney, the city solicitor said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Baker Approves Cocktails To Go, Extends Eviction Ban: Patch PM
Also: Fall school sports season seeing a delay of game; Diverse school districts weigh challenges as they discuss learning plans; More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Eviction, Foreclosure Moratorium Extended Into October
Gov. Charlie Baker extended the ban, which had been set to expire in August.
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Melrose|News|
Katherine Clark, Caroline Colarusso Should Debate: Letter
A Melrose resident of 43 years is "deeply concerned with the direction of our town, our state, and our country."
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Boston, MA|News|
Cocktails To Go: Restaurants Can Sell Mixed Drinks For Takeout
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill Monday that will allow restaurants to sell mixed drinks with takeout and delivery food orders.
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Boston, MA|News|
Former Red Sox Champion Kneels During National Anthem
Gabe Kapler became the first Major League Baseball manager to kneel during the national anthem.
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Melrose|News|
Tenóch Targets Open Date, Hopes For Beer And Wine Sales
The Mexican restaurant hopes to open soon in downtown Melrose.
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Boston, MA|News|
Remote Learning, Quarantining Big Part Of School Reopening Plan
The state detailed what should happen if a student or staff member has COVID-19 symptoms, what might cause a school closure, and more.
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Boston, MA|News|
Voting By Mail In Massachusetts: What To Know
While mail-in voting was deemed successful for the state primary, there will be some adjustments for the general election.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Selectwoman Challenging U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark
Caroline Colarusso, a Republican, accused one of the highest-ranking Democrats in Congress of having "lost her way."
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Melrose|News|
Stoneham Selectwoman Challenging Melrose's Katherine Clark
Caroline Colarusso, a Republican, accused one of the highest-ranking Democrats in Congress of having "lost her way."
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Melrose|News|
Less Than 1 Percent Positive Rate For Melrose Drive-Thru Testing
More than 1,500 were tested Friday and Saturday in the high school parking lot.
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Middletown, RI|News|
RI Asks Out-Of-State Beachgoers To Cool It
Massachusetts and Connecticut residents are being asked to avoid Rhode Island beaches, as the state struggles to contain the crowds.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose COVID-19 Testing Extended To Saturday
There has been a massive response to COVID-19 testing in Melrose.
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